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- H.R.1556
H.R.1556: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce the restrictions on ownership of broadcasting stations and other media of mass communications.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 3, 1995
- Latest Major Action May 12, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (1 Democrat, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the Communications Act of 1934 (the Act) to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from prescribing or enforcing any regulation: (1) prohibiting or limiting, either nationally or within any particular area, a person or entity from holding any form of ownership or other interest in two or more broadcasting stations or in such a station and any other medium of mass communication; or (2) prohibiting a person or entity from...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Finance.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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| May 3, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.) |